Are you working on a strategy game or an RTS project in Unreal Engine 5?
Want full control over your camera system—without relying on templates or guessing how things work behind the scenes?
Welcome to the RTS Camera System Series: a complete, beginner-friendly guide to building your own advanced camera from scratch, using Blueprints and the Enhanced Input system in UE5.
What This Series Covers
In this series, you’ll learn how to:
- Set up your Unreal Engine 5 project for RTS development
- Build a dedicated RTS camera pawn and controller
- Implement smooth WASD camera movement
- Add dynamic camera zoom using the mouse wheel
- Create professional camera rotation controls (with middle mouse button)
- Use modern Enhanced Input workflows for max flexibility
- Polish your setup with best practices and Blueprint logic
Each part is broken down step by step, so you can follow along even if you’re new to Unreal or camera systems.
Why Not Use the Built-In Template?
Unreal Engine 5.6 introduces a strategy template, but it often hides the details behind complex setups or code that’s hard to customize.
This series empowers you to:
- Understand every part of your camera logic
- Customize your controls to match your game
- Troubleshoot and expand your camera system for features like minimaps, edge scrolling, or multiplayer
Get the Full Project on GitHub
Don’t want to start from zero?
You can clone the complete project—including every Blueprint, input mapping, and logic node—right from my GitHub repo:
👉 UE5RTSCameraTutorial on GitHub
Feel free to use it as a reference, base your project on it, or compare your results if you get stuck!
Watch the Full YouTube Series
Every step is available as a clear, concise video with high-quality voice-over and on-screen guidance.
📺 Watch the Full Playlist Here
Each part covers:
- Project Setup & Enhanced Input
- WASD Camera Movement
- Camera Zoom In & Out
- Camera Rotation Controls
You’ll find chapter markers, resource links, and the full code/logic breakdown for every part.
Request More Features or Ask for Help
Want to see edge scrolling, minimap controls, or multiplayer support in future videos?
Leave a comment on YouTube or join our Discord and let me know!
Tags:
Unreal Engine 5, RTS Camera, Blueprint Tutorial, Enhanced Input, Game Development, Strategy Game, Camera System, UE5 Tutorial
Take your RTS project to the next level—build a camera system you fully understand and control.
Check out the series and start building today!